Those fans who bet on boxing, like online sports betting NY, are finding it harder and harder to score big on their wagers.

But some boxing truths are universal and there are still plenty of ways to sniff out an underdog likely to shock the world and/or a favorite ripe for the picking while maximizing strategic bets for favored fighters

Here are some things to look for if you aim to break the bank with an upset special or, at the same time, avoid big losses by gambling on a dud.

Skills Pay Bills

Never bet against a fighter who holds a considerable edge when it comes to skill level—even if he is a huge underdog. Boxing ability goes a long way in cancelling out raw physical gifts like power, size, and speed. A truly savvy fighter can turn a physically superior fighter into a lumbering novice. When push comes to shove, the old boxing saying is true: “Skills pay bills.”

Speed Kills

Despite “skills paying bills,” supreme speed can sometimes be the ultimate neutralizer. Don’t ever bet against a fighter with an extreme edge in speed, regardless of what other factors may be in the opponent’s favor. Remember, too, that often times speed equals power.

How Deep is Your Resume?

If all seems equal (or fairly equal) when it comes to ability and skill, take a gander at each fighter’s resume. Who’s fought the better, more skilled, more experienced overall opposition? A fighter is generally only as good as his opposition and his resume can tell you a lot.

Moving on Up in Age/Weight

At some point, even a great fighter has his limits—and those limits, in boxing, usually have to do with age and size. “Name” fighters run the risk of losing to less accomplished and/or lesser skilled underdogs when they venture up to compete in higher weight classes, especially at an advanced age. The prime example of this was when the Hall of Famer Bernard Hopkins was stopped by tough, but limited Joe Smith Jr. back a couple of years ago.

The Big Eraser

In boxing, one-punch KO power is called “The Big Eraser” because it can instantly erase a whole fight’s worth of mistakes and lost battles in one powerful moment. An educated stab at scoring an upset betting win would revolve around the hope of a big puncher landing that ultimate kill shot against an otherwise better opponent. It would also be wise to play it a bit cautions when betting against a heavy-handed battler.

]]>http://theboxingtribune.com/2018/12/04/tips-for-betting-in-upcoming-boxing-matches/feed/0Basic Exercises to Increase Hand Speed in Boxinghttp://theboxingtribune.com/2018/11/08/basic-exercises-to-increase-hand-speed-in-boxing/
http://theboxingtribune.com/2018/11/08/basic-exercises-to-increase-hand-speed-in-boxing/#respondThu, 08 Nov 2018 17:17:52 +0000http://theboxingtribune.com/?p=41356You must have seen how fast Muhammad Ali threw or Manny Pacquiao throws a punch. You need power and strength in boxing but the role of speed in this sport is in whole another level. You might think that the lighting speedy punches of the boxers are god gifted. But let me assure you that god did not give away the gift of speedy punches to Muhammad Ali, Thomas Hearns, Ray Leonard, Mike Tyson, Roy Jones, Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao and many other boxers. All of them have earned this through hard training and exercises. So, if you want to build up your speed and want to see your name in the list of the fastest boxers, then you should start working right now. So, here is your guide on how to punch faster and harder.

If you want to increase your hand speed for boxing then there is no short cut. You must start from the very base. There are two types of exercises for increasing hand speed in boxing.

Boxing Exercises

Through doing some boxing exercises you can gain speed. These exercises are solely done through boxing.

Shadow Boxing

This is one of the most loose and relaxed techniques available. You can try out different combos with different jabs, uppercuts and hooks. You practice them over and over again. With enough practice these combos will be like muscle memory and these will be automatic. You can also try out light weights to assist you. But this weight adding method is not supported by many professionals. The reason behind this is weights give an unnatural weight to your hands and shoulders.

Heavy Bag- Fast Punching

Fast punching means you are delivering more punches in a limited amount of time. This drains your energy. Once your arms and shoulders become tired of fast punching, even your till now slow-moving opponent can dodge the punches. So, we must keep an eye out for endurance.

You can try out 2 sets (Inside & Outside) with regular breaks to increase your endurance. For this you can seek help form a partner. One boxer holds the bag while the other one punches rapidly for 15-20 seconds. Switch positions afterwards. Continue doing this until the point when the 3-minute round is finished and after that enjoy your 1-minute break. 2 to 3 rounds of this is an extraordinary method to complete off heavy bag workouts.

Forced Speed Training

The speedbag and double-end bag are incredible gear for building speed. Besides enhancing your accuracy, timing, reflex, and coordination, they are incredible for “forced hand speed” works out. Punching quick is very simple in case you’re just punching when you feel like it. Sadly, this is never the situation in actual fights. Inside the ring, you’re continually being FORCED to punch notwithstanding when you would prefer not to. Since you’re tossing these punches as an anger response without thinking properly, these “forced punches” tire you out quicker. So back to the speedbag and double-end bag, they force you to punch notwithstanding when you don’t feel like it. Regardless of how tired you will be, you HAVE to toss punches at the pack.

The Speed Bag: this instrument teaches you to keep your hand up constantly. Also, the speed bag will improve you hand to eye coordination. Once these are improved you will be more capable of hitting moving targets. This training also will build your strength and endurance in the hands and shoulders. Lastly, it will help you to enhance your timing, rhythm and reflexes. As a result, you will gain automatic movement or faster reaction.

Double End Bag: This exercise and the speed bag exercise improves the same abilities. But this exercise will enhance your reflexes even greatly. The double end bag is very quick and erratic. So, if you want to avoid being hit or if you want to hit the bag you have to gain great reflexes. Thus, your hand speed will increase.

RESISTANCE & PLYOMETRIC EXERCISES

Another way to build up speed is through the usage of resistances. But you also need to build up muscles if you want to actually deal damage to your opponents.

Push-Ups

Arm lengths are different for every person. So, you have to find your perfect position. Remember this is for gaining speeds in punches. So, you need to do quick pushups.

Extended Pushups: Here the goal is to work out your triceps. So, you have to do pushups that don’t go all the way down (Preferably 1/3rd of the way). Do around 10 sets with 10-15 repetitions in each. Remember to go down fast and come up fast. And take the pause at the top.

Medicine Ball Pushups: Keep a medicine ball just at the center of your body. Place two hands on the ball. Now do the pushups. Try to do 3 sets of 15 repetitions. You can see YouTube videos to understand better.

Clapping Pushups: This plyometric exercise helps with your triceps. Complete 3 sets of 15 pushups as fast as possible. Also, take as little time as possible while going up.

Resistance Training

This is another way of speeding up your hands. The idea is to resist your hands with something while training so that during real fights you feel light. Swimming is a great resistance training. Other than that, some of the popular resistance training are below:

Resistance Bands: wear these bands around your body. Resistance bands don’t weight your hands down. These pull you against your punches. So, your speed and explosive power increase. You can shadow box with them. Or you can fix these in a place and train different combos.

Isometric Training: This is also a type of resistance training. In this type of training you have to use force without moving your body. Now, go to a wall and pose in a punching position. Do not actually punch the wall. Just push against the wall in that punching position. Do this for 15 to 20 seconds. Do 3 sets. Once done, try out different punching positions.

Isometric trainings store power in muscles. And just like rubber bands, muscles provide great explosive energy once released. If you’re more involved onto various sports activities that is the best way to stay fit and build resistance power. You can check sportsgeeky.com to get more ideas on different sports activities to develop your stamina.

Mind Training

If your mind doesn’t work fast then your body won’t move first. So, keep calm and relaxed. Don’t focus on every punch you deliver. Try to focus on the bigger picture. Think about what combos will do what. Also, in what situation you need to use what.

Keep Training

Try out the above-mentioned techniques and in no time, you’ll gain hand speed. Also, do not try to do all of these in a day. You might injure yourself. Try to make routine with different practices in different days. But keep on training. Happy Boxing.

]]>http://theboxingtribune.com/2018/11/08/basic-exercises-to-increase-hand-speed-in-boxing/feed/0Danny Williams: The Ultimate Underdoghttp://theboxingtribune.com/2018/11/08/danny-williams-the-ultimate-underdog/
http://theboxingtribune.com/2018/11/08/danny-williams-the-ultimate-underdog/#respondThu, 08 Nov 2018 17:10:40 +0000http://theboxingtribune.com/?p=41352In July this year, without any fanfare, and largely unnoticed by the world of boxing, Danny Williams retired at the age of 45. The giant British heavyweight had been defeated in the ring by Lee McAllister, a former lightweight, in a fight deemed so lowly that it wasn’t even recognized by BoxRec. The man who once shocked the world and knocked out Mike Tyson was shuffling out of the sport for the final time, and hardly anybody was there to wave him off.

We suspect that his retirement comes as a surprise to most people reading this article, but only because you likely thought that he’d retired years ago. You’d be right to. This is Williams’ sixth recorded retirement, with his first coming way back in 2011. Given his age, and the fact that he lost to a fighter he’d have been putting down in the first round during his prime, it’s probably reasonable to believe that he really means it this time. Almost all boxers find themselves back in the ring after they’ve called it a day. Either they love the sport too much, or they have nothing else in their lives. It’s practically expected that a boxer will go on for too long, and take one or two fights too many. In the case of Danny Williams, it was probably more like fifteen or twenty.

Danny’s record after 2011 is miserable. It’s defeat after defeat, at the hands of lesser known fighters each time, and such is the magnitude of his fall from grace that a casual observer might believe he disgraced his own legacy. If that’s the case, let us put the record straight: Danny Williams was an inspirational fighter. He was the ultimate underdog, and wore his heart on his sleeve. He was never the world’s greatest boxer, and would never seriously have claimed himself to be. He was just a big man with a big heart and a lot of power, and he used the tools he was born with to the best of his abilities. He was the ultimate underdog. And not even for the reason that immediately comes to mind.

The Tyson Fight

If the American audience remembers Danny Williams at all, it will likely be for the Mike Tyson fight. He was supposed to be a lump of meat placed in front of Tyson to build him up for a rematch with Lennox Lewis; an impressively large target that Tyson could knock down and use to proclaim that he was back to his best. As anybody who knows their boxing history is already aware, that’s not how things turned out.

Tyson was the overwhelming favourite for the fight, as you’d expect him to be. Williams was one of many underdogs that feature on the list of Iron Mike’s victims; a well traveled and largely successful boxer with a decent win/loss record, but one who’d never really featured at the top of a card. Williams, like Buster Douglas many years before him, faced a seemingly impossible task.

Despite that, there were those who backed him. The public – and boxing fans especially – love an underdog. We congratulate ourselves on our inside knowledge, and we like to think we can see a punt that other people can’t. It’s the gambler’s instinct in all of us; it’s the reason we place bets on football games every weekend, or even play cute slot games like Fluffy Favourites is to try our hands on the online slots; we think we have the skill and the knowledge to come out with a victory. When someone proves us right, we love them forever. Safe to say, those who bet on Williams that night fell in love with the man.

Tyson’s will to win, and his love for the sport, were on the wane. He looked strong in the opening rounds, but wasn’t able to send a defiant Williams to the canvas, and then fate came into play in Danny’s favour. Tyson tore a ligament in his left knee, limiting his movement and his ability to use his power. Williams, sensing blood, poured onto him, put him down and knocked him out. The world was shocked, and Danny Williams was a made man.

The victory led to a world title opportunity against Vitali Klitschko, which Danny lost. There was no shame in it; nobody stopped Klitschko in his prime, and Danny picked himself up from the canvas several times before the referee waved the fight off. It may have been a losing performance, but it was a proud one.

The One Armed Man

It was actually four years previous to his Tyson encounter that Williams won his place in boxing history, and in our hearts. It was on a card you’ve already forgotten, against an opponent (Mark Potter) you’ve never heard of, but it’s a feat of spirit and endurance which you must immediately go out and find if you’ve never seen it before. On October 21st 2000, Danny Williams won a fight with one arm.

Williams was still building his reputation at the time, and came into the fight as the Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion. The vacant British Heavyweight Championship was on the line; two prizes that wouldn’t mean big paydays there and then, but are useful accessories to push a prospect forward. For Danny, the boost to his reputation he received from his night’s work was more valuable than any strap.

Williams dislocated his right shoulder badly in the third round. He’d already been floored in the first. He was down on the card, and unable to defend himself. In the corner, Frank Warren pleaded with his man to let him pull him out. Williams refused, insisting he had one good arm and only needed one good punch. The arm was visibly lame, hanging so loose it dragged on the canvas at times. The referee could and should have stopped the fight, but if only for the legend, we’re glad he didn’t.

Fighting with one arm, taking punishment on the right side of his body and his face because of his lack of guard, Williams somehow managed to target and land a booming left uppercut in the sixth round. He’d gone three entire rounds as nothing but a walking target, and somehow retained the strength to pick his moment. Potter went down hard. He picked himself back up, but his legs were gone. Another reaching left from Williams ended the fight.

Danny collapsed to the canvas. He was taken straight to hospital, and the damage to his shoulder was so severe it kept him out of the ring for ten months. The pain he’d have been in is beyond comprehension. Any man would have considered quitting, and most men would have done so the moment the shoulder popped out.

Danny Williams was a different breed. He had heart, he had courage, he had endurance, and he left his mark on the boxing landscape. Nobody was there to applaud you when you hung up the boots, Danny, but we’ll applaud you today.

]]>http://theboxingtribune.com/2018/11/08/danny-williams-the-ultimate-underdog/feed/0Was GGG robbed in his recent clash with Canelo and what next for each fighter?http://theboxingtribune.com/2018/10/25/was-ggg-robbed-in-his-recent-clash-with-canelo-and-what-next-for-each-fighter/
http://theboxingtribune.com/2018/10/25/was-ggg-robbed-in-his-recent-clash-with-canelo-and-what-next-for-each-fighter/#respondThu, 25 Oct 2018 15:28:04 +0000http://theboxingtribune.com/?p=41346Following the first bout between Gennady Golovkin and Canelo Alvarez, it was clear it was a close fight, but Golovkin looked to get the upper hand. So when one of the judges, Adalaide Byrd, gave a score of 118-110 in favour of Canelo, it led to outrage. She was stood down from future major fights and the question was then, when is the rematch?

The pair met again most recently on the 15th of September in Las Vegas and it was a similar story to the previous encounter. The online betting UK had GGG as the slight favourite heading in but it was Canelo who had his hand raised. The fight, at the sold out T-Mobile arena, was another close bout, with both setting the pace at times, looking to be more aggressive than in the first fight. It was a difficult fight to call but the Mexican had is hand raised, capturing a majority decision following scores of 115-113, 115-113 and 114-114. Canelo became the unified WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, IBO, Ring Magazine and lineal middleweight champion of the world.

It is split among the boxing world about whether Golovkin was robbed in the second fight but there is no doubt over the two bouts he is unlucky to come away with a draw and a loss. So what is next for two of the stars of middleweight boxing?

Canelo Alvarez

The Mexican extended his record to 50 victories, 1 loss and 2 draws from his 53 bouts. This is a stunning record considering he has been fighting the world’s best for some time. The 28 year old’s only loss came against Floyd Mayweather Jr, but this was still at an early stage of his career so was a good learning experience for him.

Next up for Canelo is a clash with the WBA super-middleweight champion, Rocky Fielding, at Madison Square Garden on December 15th. This came as a huge shock, but Canelo will go in as the heavy favourite to extend his winning run. The Mexican will be stepping up in weight and Fielding is renowned as being a big super-middleweight so this could be a stern test for Canelo.

Canelo continues to remain very active so a third fight with Golovkin could be likely for him with both fighters having remained open about a third clash.

This was the first defeat in the 36 year old’s professional career, which makes it difficult to take. His record now stands at 38 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw from his 40 bouts. The Kazakhstani has been one of the most feared fighters for much of his career, which has led to him landing these big fights at the latter stages of his career. Was he past his best in the fights against Canelo?

Golovkin is likely to have some time off but has four opponents who could be his likely next fight. First up it could be Canelo as he looks to avenge that hard fought loss following their two close encounters. Another fight could be a clash with previous opponent Daniel Jacobs. Jacobs provided one of the toughest tests of Golovkin’s career and has now been signed by Eddie Hearn so could offer the Kazakhstani a lucrative offer to take the rematch.

Another possible future opponent could be the WBO middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders. Whether the 29 year old would be open to fight now Golovkin has lost his titles is up in the air, but talks between the two camps had been in progress previously. Finally a clash with WBC interim-champion Jermall Charlo is being put in motion as a final eliminator to another clash with Canelo.

]]>http://theboxingtribune.com/2018/10/25/was-ggg-robbed-in-his-recent-clash-with-canelo-and-what-next-for-each-fighter/feed/0Online Boxing Betting Strategyhttp://theboxingtribune.com/2018/10/15/online-boxing-betting-strategy/
http://theboxingtribune.com/2018/10/15/online-boxing-betting-strategy/#respondMon, 15 Oct 2018 07:20:07 +0000http://theboxingtribune.com/?p=41341Boxing and online betting have been close relations since the early days, a little too close in relationships at times with many claims of fixing and some extraordinary ruling taking place over the centuries – though, there is some resolution that the reliability of the game has upgraded in modern years. In this article, we will describe how you can bet and which strategies you can use to bet on boxing.

Boxing is one of the traditional sports in the world. Its deep history is immersed in age-old customs and is maybe sometimes overlooked in modern times for expressing the cruelest and painful parts of human nature. But still, boxing is a colorful experience full of some of the unique and splendid individual’s humanity has to offer.

The glory and entertainment of the sport are second to nothing, and the beauty of its brilliance precedes made all the people support this sporting activity. All this makes online boxing betting and the strategy that goes along with it one of the most leading in the world.

Boxing has been everywhere for ages, and the modern style of it, which includes time-based rounds and gloved holds, has long been committed to the world of sports betting.

When much of the general public study a boxing event, they concentrate on the basics such as fighter records, what the critics are saying, recent opponents, and if one of the boxers is fighting close to their hometown.

All of these factors are good to consider, but there’s just one main problem: everybody else is going to be looking at this stuff too. Seeing as how bookmakers set their betting streaks to indicate a public opinion, you need to change your thinking from others. Here are a few more challenging sides that you should study to give yourself an advantage over the public.

Online Boxing Betting

Boxing has been working for centuries and with fans always betting on which fighter they think will succeed. From bookmakers to the internet there are a lot of online sites to place bets. The internet has in recent year overtaken land-based gambling institutions due to the convenience and availability of it.

Once you have selected an online sportsbook to bet on boxing, you can register an account and take benefit of the promotional bonuses they offer. This can help you study more kinds of bets, such as over/under bets and proposition bets.

Beginner bettors sometimes make the mistake of thinking that there is only one bet when it comes to online boxing, and that’s selecting which fighter will win. Although this is the most traditional kind of boxing bet, there are many other options for online bettors to bet on.

Betting on boxing online is easy as it is a few clicks of the mouse. You can, of course, play far faster and more straightforward when the fight is in play. Hence you can sit in the comfort of your place and watch the match while online betting. Odds change very speedily as the fight is in the process, but this can be to your benefit.

Another significant aspect of betting online on boxing is the sportsbooks offer vast quantities of statistics and pre-fight news. Study these responsively, and you should be able to plan your strategy and see guides appear.

Once you have become able to betting online, you can even use WAP-enabled mobile phones or handy PCs to reach and bet while you are on the move. Time restrictions will not stop you or not being able to find a bookmaker. Another feature of online boxing betting is you can bet 24/7.

Lets’ have a look at the Major Boxing Events

When it comes to online betting on boxing, there are loads of different leagues, classes, and rights around the world, so it’s tough to narrow it down to specific events for the whole sport. That being said, there are three most common types of boxing events that occur in the game which we’ve described to give you a better thought of betting on boxing online.

Promotion Fights: A favorite type of event in boxing is a big name or promoted fights where two boxers meet up for a considerable opposition fight. These kinds of fights are arranged for advertising and are incredibly profitable as they draw the most popular boxers into events against one another. These usually are the fights that you will notice the most as they are massively supported around the world to draw huge crowds and funding dollars from major corporate promotion associates.

Title Fights: Also known as Championship Fights, these are the more serious fights for boxers and are limited in all the weight classes (heavyweight, lightweight, middleweight, and featherweight) in each of the corresponding associations around the world. These are most significant as the boxer is fighting for a trophy which adds regard, rankings and possible endorsement opportunities to their profession. Because of this, title fights manage to be considered the most important and usually attract the biggest crowd of viewers and fans.

Olympics: The last place where you’ll find significant boxing matches is at the Olympics, where it has been an established Olympic sport since 1904 when it was enlisted into the summer line-up of events. During Olympic Boxing, fighters from qualifying countries fight in a round-robin style competition all competing for the medals, add Gold (1st), Silver (2nd) and Bronze (3rd), which are awarded during the match.

Types of Online Boxing Betting

There are several different online betting types in boxing, and we’ve broken down the language for you in our boxing betting guide, for you to place the perfect bet.

Method of victory: This allows players to determine precisely how they think the match outcome will be decided, whether that be technical knockouts, straight knockouts or disqualification.

Round betting: This bet is more complicated than others; it offers the chance to select not only who will win, but also in which round they will win. If the outright probabilities are less, this is the perfect subordinate market to select as it provides auxiliary hotness to the game calculations.

Round group betting: It is similar to round betting, it offers more flexibility when it comes to selecting which round the winner will be decided on, and is often chosen by betting advisers as selecting the exact round is every so often very tough.

Bout betting: It is also known as an outright winner bet; this betting type enables you to bet on either player to win outright but also gives you a draw option.

Fight to go the distance: This bet requires a simple no or yes bet on whether the fight will last the full 12 rounds. Agreed that this is a chancy bet to bet on, we’d do our study on the players’ recent form before placing any bets.

Over/under rounds: This bet enables you to pick whether the fight will last extra or less than a definite number of rounds.

Boxing Strategies

If your goal is to win cash from your boxing betting, then our strategy can give you a head start. We aim to assist you to succeed, and our experts have designed this online boxing strategy guide to assist you in doing that.

Know about the fighters – How long have boxers been fighting? Have they been here for a long time? It’s not about their age, but how long they’ve been at is. What is their velocity, efficiency, strength, timing like? New younger players can usually have great probabilities and may be the underdog so make sure to consider all the things before placing your bet. Sometimes the underdogs can drive to big wins.

Know which fighter wants the success more – The more a boxer desires it, the more energy they will put into it. Watch the pre-match report and interviews before choosing on where to place your hard-earned money.

Evaluate the fighter’s track record – How many successes they’ve had, KO’s, losses, etc. Be sure to look at who has headed top in big matches also. A weak record will let you know to back their opponent.

Look for the most valuable bets – It may be fascinating to tip your favorite boxer every time fight week spins into vision, what can sometimes be better value for the bets that no one else will be striking on.

Follow all the news – To place the perfect bets, there is only one way to ensure you have the better understanding of probabilities coming into the fight and that is through research. Follow all the news, go online onto mainstream boxing sites, and keep up to the date with everything posted by your favorite advisors to get into the future of the game.

Compare Odds – Boxing betting odds can vary from one sportsbook to another. Because of this, it would be of high value for you to examine the odds before placing your bet. For this reason, betting on boxing online is great because you can compare the odds to other sportsbooks from the comfort of your place.

Training – Find out which boxer has the better coach and training and if they beat their target weight goals on time. Check if there are any notable diversions that you need to be aware of.

Fighting Style – Considerate both boxers and their variances in fighting style can be very beneficial when it comes to placing your bets.

Grab bonus offers – betting sites rarely offer regular promotions for boxing. The only time that you’ll be likely to find special deals is when there are big, show-stopping matches with some of the greatest boxers of the modern era, or sometimes for championship bouts between two fighters. Some sites have been identified to offer enhanced odds price deals to draw new players where the odds values on certain boxers are amplified, and you can find money-back bonus offers.

Look for statistics – No approach would be perfect without considering statistics. You need to look at least the last two or four fights and understand how each competitor performed. The more dynamic a fighter is, the more prepared he is both mentally and physically. It is also worth studying the fighter out of the boxing ring. Work norm is another critical determining factor such as which fighter gains maximum weight between fights?

Don’t bet on the boxer, bet on value – We know that you are proud of your favorite player, but that doesn’t mean that they will win and if you are looking to earn money you may have to take your pride a little. The same holds for betting online on your favorites. You may be a big supporter of a boxer, but that doesn’t mean they will win the fight. Looks at all the events and figures, recent sessions, etc., and make your choice sensibly; or else, it will end with costing you.

Value betting in boxing odds – Searching for value in boxing betting indicates that you need to find cases where you believe that the result of your bets is more likely to happen than what is proposed by the odds. While features like the quality of the boxing match or boxing betting strategies are crucial to success in online boxing betting, it’s hard to secure profitability -especially over a long-term – if you do not recognize the importance of value betting. As an important rule, you should only bet when there is an edge for value in that bet.

Conclusion

Boxing is an entertaining sport with a rich history. Before all the betting rumors, several people used to believe they could beat the bookies at boxing betting. Of course, this was also before all the advanced technology and statistical records that we use today. Still, online boxing betting is fun and a great way to make boxing match more exciting. If you also want to spice up your life with money and fun, start placing bets online on boxing sport!

]]>http://theboxingtribune.com/2018/10/15/online-boxing-betting-strategy/feed/0Clash of the Titans: Mayweather vs. Pacquiao rematch on the cards?http://theboxingtribune.com/2018/10/11/clash-of-the-titans-mayweather-vs-pacquiao-rematch-on-the-cards/
http://theboxingtribune.com/2018/10/11/clash-of-the-titans-mayweather-vs-pacquiao-rematch-on-the-cards/#respondThu, 11 Oct 2018 08:00:23 +0000http://theboxingtribune.com/?p=41336Despite declaring his second retirement in 2015, and then returning for a one off fight in 2017 against UFC Lightweight champion Conor McGregor, an Instagram video recently surfaced on Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather’s Instagram account of him declaring his return to the ring against Phillipino fighter Manny Pacquiao. In the video, Pacquiao says “I have the belt”, to which Mayweather responds “I’m going to take it from you like I did before. We gonna take the belt. We gonna get the payday. And I don’t want no shoulder excuses.”

This is in reference to Pacquiao’s quite public comments that a contributing factor to him losing was a recurring shoulder injury that appeared in the fourth round, essentially rendering him ineffective. In the lead up to the fight, Pacquiao’s medical team had requested a legal injection of painkillers to the injury, which was denied by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). His team only found out after the event that the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) had actually approved the injection. Unsurprisingly, Mayweather (and his legions of fans) felt that this would have had little to no effect on the outcome of the match.

The rumours of a rematch, to nobody’s surprise, got fight fans foaming at the mouth, as the first bout was one of the most hotly anticipated fights in boxing history, as well as having the highest purse of any fight ever, at an unprecedented $410 million dollars. Both parties took a 60/40 split of the remaining total, with Mayweather taking $180m and Pacquiao taking $120m. After defeating two-time former welterweight world champion Andre Berton in September 2015, Mayweather announced his complete retirement once again at 49-0. The WBC declared his welterweight and super welterweight titles vacant two months later in November 2015, making his retirement from the sport official.

Despite his almost unmatched fight record, Mayweather is more often known for his ’Money’ nickname, with an estimated worth of $700 million dollars. After breaking with promoter Top Rank through a $750k break clause, he founded his own promotion company in 2007 under the name Mayweather Promotions, believing he could make more money working for himself rather than through a third party. This proved to the correct move, as his famed fights with McGregor and Pacqiao alone netted him a cool $380 million dollars. Not bad considering they make up just 4% of his professional fights.

Following in Mayweather’s footsteps, Pacqiao also broke his partnership with Top Rank promotions to form his own company, appropriately titled MP Promotions. Officially, Top Rank’s last fight with the WBA welterweight champ was with his fight with Jeff Horn in July 2, 2017, leaving him free to move forward on his own.

I, through MP Promotions, will be handling any and all negotiations for my next fight. Nobody is authorized to speak on my behalf. You know my number, call me. pic.twitter.com/b5H1BmM8CH

However, the move hasn’t been as well received as Mayweather’s. In an interview with The Manila Times, Manny’s ex-promoter at Top Rank Bob Arum said:

“It is very, very complicated in the sense you got to watch the money, and you got to watch what you are spending, how much you are going to take in and you cannot do it emotionally that’s why I’m afraid for Manny,”

“He acts more out of emotions than he (Mayweather) does you know, which what a bookkeeper would do to look at the money that’s coming in. I don’t know how much money he is going to make from this fight. I hope he is satisfied, but it is very, very difficult to be a fighter whilst being your own promoter.”

Pacquiao’s goal with MP Promotions, seems to come from a less financially driven position than Mayweather’s, with plans to give back to his home continent of Asia, where little to no big money fights take place, compared with the USA that has the monopoly on the fight game. One of his first fights, the Fight of Champions against Argentinian Lucas Matthysse, was held in the Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur, with Pacquiao donating the boxing equipment used in all bouts back to the City.

With both men throwing their weight in not just the ring, but also the promotional arena, the paperwork behind a rematch looks to be more intense than the fight itself. However, if Mayweather’s comments are anything to go by, it looks like this fight is moving forward whether or not the fans ask for it.

What are your thoughts on the rematch? Is it good for the sport? Will it simply be a cash grab? Let us know in the comments.

]]>http://theboxingtribune.com/2018/10/11/clash-of-the-titans-mayweather-vs-pacquiao-rematch-on-the-cards/feed/0Daniel Jacobs vs. Serhiy Derevyanchenko Preview & Predictionhttp://theboxingtribune.com/2018/10/08/daniel-jacobs-vs-serhiy-derevyanchenko-preview-prediction/
http://theboxingtribune.com/2018/10/08/daniel-jacobs-vs-serhiy-derevyanchenko-preview-prediction/#respondMon, 08 Oct 2018 21:23:08 +0000http://theboxingtribune.com/?p=41332In an autumn loaded with high-profile fights, there is one more can’t-miss-event on the boxing calendar. The middleweight contender bout for the vacant IBF belt between Daniel Jacobs and Serhiy Derevyanchenko is scheduled for October 27th at 10 pm ET on HBO.

Pay no attention to the articles online telling you that this fight is happening on November 10th; they are wrong. HBO’s official broadcast schedule shows that the fight will, in fact, take place on the 27th of October.

Odds on the fight are not out, so we don’t yet know who will be the fave or the dog. Even though Serhiy Derevyanchenko is 12-0, I have to think that Daniel Jacob will eventually be listed as the favorite in this matchup. If you are interested in how boxing betting works, check out this quick how to bet on sports guide.

Tale of the Tape

Daniel Jacobs, 31 years of age is coming in at 6’0 and 159 pounds, with a reach of 73 inches. Serhiy Derevyanchenko, 32 years old, is coming in at 5’9 159 lbs, with a reach of 67 inches.

Serhiy Derevyanchenko is undefeated at 12-0, but Daniel Jacobs is the much more experienced of the two with a record of 34-2 with 29 wins by way of knockout. Jacobs hasn’t been able to knock an opponent out for a little over two years now but that power is still there, lying in wait.

The Ukranian also has power, putting down 10 fighters through his 12 victories. And unlike Jacobs who has had problems finishing opponents of late, Serhiy Derevyanchenko last six fights have been stopped, four of which were early rounds.

Thoughts & Keys To Victory

One thing that will make this fight very interesting is that fact that the two fighters share trainers. Jacobs former co-trainer will be heading up the camp for Serhiy, and Andre Rozier is Jacobs’ head trainer. So these two fight camps are very familiar with each fight and will be able to prepare their boxers for the other incredibly well.

There are a few problem that we find with Serhiy Derevyanchenko winning in this matchup. One is the fact that he has never been in a boxing bout that is this highly anticipated. Another factor is Serhiy is used to overwhelming his opponents physically. That simply won’t happen with Jacobs who is much bigger (three-inch height advantage and six inches of reach).

Daniel Jacobs has a much better resume. His only loss in eight years comes against the one and only Gennady Golovkin. Derevyanchenko has never faced someone of this caliber before, but Jacobs has on multiple occasions. And there is the distance factor as well. Jacobs last 11 fights have gone 10 rounds or more, whereas Derevyanchenko only has two fights in his entire career that have gone longer than six rounds. Although, you could argue that this shows declining power on the part of Jacobs.

Derevyanchenko loves to work the body, and he’ll have to do just that to beat Jacobs. Serhiy can land enough heavy shots to the midsection of the much taller Jacobs; he will eventually bring the Miracle Man’s hands down and create opportunities for a knock out in the later rounds. But Serhiy will have to be very careful; Daniel Jacobs is perhaps the best counter-puncher in this weight class. If he throws wild or leaves his chin hanging even for a second, he runs the risk of getting rocked with a counter right.

Final Thoughts

Jacobs went to war with Golovkin, and his recent 12-round battle with Maciej Sulecki has shown that he doesn’t have a glass jaw. Ultimately, Derevyanchenko is going to have to knock Daniel Jacobs out, and that has proven to be easier said than done.

The stars seem to be aligning for the 12-0 ‘Technician’ to take his first professional loss: both fighters reside in New York, but it is Jacobs’ block, and the fan-base will likely be onesided, Jacobs has more professional experience and has taken tougher fights, Serhiy is much smaller so he won’t be able to walk Daniel Jacobs down like he does others, and he isn’t used to going the distance and could run out of gas.

This will be a great boxing match with tons of action, but it’s Daniel Jacobs fight.

WBC champ Deontay Wilder will be taking on former 3-belt titlist and lineal champ Tyson Fury in a bout that, in some circles, may determine who leapfrogs Joshua for the number one slot in the heavyweight division.

Wilder is currently a -185 favorite at online betting sites like Playamo, but this battle of the giants could easily be an even money contest.

Wilder-Fury will pit the American Wilder’s massive one-punch power and raw aggression against Irishman Fury’s boxing ability and preference for a tactical ring approach.

This big pay-per-view clash also matches two of the sport’s most prolific trash talkers against one another. And, aside from generating headlines and selling PPVs, the copious amounts of trash talk already displayed in pre-fight press conferences could very well influence how this fight plays out—or that’s what Fury hopes, anyway.

“Am I under Wilder’s skin? 100 per cent,” Fury said at the kick-off press conference in London. “He’s mentally baffled at the moment. I’m living in his head rent free…I think he doesn’t know what to do because this has never happened to him. He’s never faced anybody like me, who talks and puts on a big show.”

Wilder, meanwhile, is insisting that Fury’s big talk is just scared chatter.

“I’m the one who brought him back,” Wilder insisted at the New York City presser, referring to Fury’s more than two-and-a-half years away from the sport due to mental health issues and substance addiction problems. “I’m the one who encouraged him when he was in that dark place. I told him, ‘You can do it.’ I dared him to come back. I dared him for this very moment. I want him to have confidence. I want him to have energy. As you can see, that’s nerves. That’s all nerves. Because he knows what’s going to happen. He knows his face is going to get smashed in. And he knows his body will be on the pavement. Let him burn out this energy. It’s entertaining. Because when we get in the ring he’s gonna be all by himself and his demeanor will change. His mannerisms are going to change. He’s so nervous right now. He don’t know what do to with himself.”

It’s said that talk is cheap, and that’s especially true in boxing. But, in the case of Wilder vs. Fury, the big talk is part of what makes this bout so interesting.

As to whether either side can back up their big talk come fight night, well, the world will just have to wait until December 1 to find that out.

“If Conor lands in the first, really, it could be done in the first. Once he lands on the chin, you’ll all see it in Khabib’s face.” Those words, spoken by Conor McGregor’s striking coach Owen Roddy, may sound like the usual bluster that emanates from a training camp ahead of a big fight, but they underscore something that has been missing from all the chatter in the build-up to next month’s UFC bout – McGregor could be a tougher prospect than when he last set foot in the Octagon.

Opinion of McGregor from boxing purists is, of course, not every favourable. Most see his bout against Floyd Mayweather last year as little more than a vanity exercise; a money-making scheme from both fighters that ended up disrespecting the sport. A fair assessment perhaps, but one that should not take away from either fighter’s legacy in his respective sport.

Mayweather fight shouldn’t taint McGregor

We have to remember, above all, that McGregor is an MMA fighter, and a very good one. He was the first in UFC to win championships at different weights. He has consistently sought to take on those perceived as better fighters. His smart mouth may have made him ‘notorious’, but his prowess in the Octagon got him noticed in the first place.

That willingness to take on the best has caused McGregor to take on Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 on 6th October in Las Vegas. It will be McGregor’s first MMA fight in 23 months, and he has chosen one of the toughest in the business for his return. Nurmagomedov holds the record for most consecutive MMA victories with 26 wins and is generally perceived as the sport’s rising star.

It might surprise some to learn that Khabib is the favourite for the bout, coming in at odds of around 8/13 to win (by any means) with several sportsbooks. McGregor, meanwhile, is given odds of 27/20 with 888sport, although his odds have tightened in recent weeks as his legions of fans will no doubt be backing him.

However, if you are going to bet on McGregor vs Khabib, you should really be looking at more specific markets, such as the method of victory. That goes back to McGregor and his best weapon – his hands. Six of McGregor’s last seven UFC victories have been a KO/TKO with punches, so you can see why the 15/8 from Bet Victor will be attractive to the Irishman’s fans. Incidentally, Khabib’s odds are heavily split for a win in 5 rounds, with odds of 3/1 for submission and 4/1 by TKO/KO.

Boxing training may further develop McGregor’s arsenal

But, going back to McGregor and the Mayweather fight, you can see why a lengthy absence from the Octagon (nearly two years) may not have hindered the Irishman. Intensive boxing training, enough for McGregor not to be completely embarrassed by his illustrious opponent, should stand him in good stead against Khabib, a fighter not known for protecting his chin.

It is important to remember that being a superb boxer and being adept at using boxing tactics in UFC are not the same thing. However, they are also not mutually exclusive. When it comes down to it, McGregor is adaptable enough, hungry enough to learn from his experiences over the last couple of years. It may just be that Floyd Mayweather has proved to be McGregor’s perfect sparring partner before he takes on one of the toughest fights in his career.

]]>http://theboxingtribune.com/2018/09/20/boxing-training-will-help-conor-mcgregor-at-ufc-229/feed/0Famous athletes who had a successful career in boxinghttp://theboxingtribune.com/2018/09/19/famous-athletes-who-had-a-successful-career-in-boxing/
http://theboxingtribune.com/2018/09/19/famous-athletes-who-had-a-successful-career-in-boxing/#respondWed, 19 Sep 2018 16:11:55 +0000http://theboxingtribune.com/?p=41316Combat sports are like drugs, they are addictive. Whether you are a Boxer, Spectator, or even if you are in just for the risky business (betting), once you get the taste of it, it’s really hard to shake it off. No wonder why many athletes over the years have switched to boxing. Let us take a look at four famous athletes who had a successful career in boxing:

Anthony Mundine: (rugby to boxing)

Being a son of a boxer and inspired by the legend Ali, Anthony was always enthused by the ring. His rugby league debut was at the age of 18 and quickly earned his name in the game. He became the key component in the line-up of St George-Illawarra Dragons. His concerns over racism in rugby and inspiration from Ali were enough to ignite his talent for the family trade. Trained by his own father, Tony Mundine, he entered the ring at the age of 25 and went on to set records.

He won the WBA super middleweight title twice, WBC silver light-middleweight titles, the WBA Interim, international, and the IBO middleweight crown. He is one of the most outspoken at the age of 40 with a record of 47-7 and 27 knockouts.

Charlie Powell: (NFL to boxing)

In the 1950s, Charlie Powell was both a Top 10 heavyweight contender and a top defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers. He’s the only NFL player who boxed Ali and Patterson.

Charlie Powell debuted as a San Francisco 49ers defensive end in 1952 and made his pro debut as a boxer in 1953. It was the alternating sports that cut his boxing career short. Yet he rose to be the No. 4 in the Ring magazine heavyweight rankings.

On March 4, 1959, he knocked out the second-ranked heavyweight challenger Nino Valdes in Miami. He was a serious fighter and the passion reflected in his games. This is probably why they oversold him and he fought many big names early on. He was knocked out in the third round by Ali on Jan. 24, 1963, and on Dec. 12, 1964, Powell was stopped by Floyd Patterson on his way to the Heavyweight title. When Powell finished, he was at 25-11-3 with 17 knockouts. He was 82 when he died on the labour day in 2014.

Sonny Bill Williams (Rugby to Boxing)

Sonny Bill Williams is a super rugby title holder in rugby union and two-time world cup winner. Bill Williams is a prodigy when it comes to rugby and a professional boxer.

He believes that Boxing has made him a better person. But it seems like he was never able to make his mind as to which game to play. Around his rugby career, he made his boxing debut in 2009 and he went on to go unbeaten for 7 fights in New Zealand, winning all of his heavyweight bouts.

He seemingly quit boxing in 2013 because of the criticism over his controversial win against Frank Botha. In 2015 his daughter gave him the motivation to give the ring another try where he revealed that it was the 2013 controversial win that rendered him unable to focus and he had to quit boxing. Despite the return being premature in a sense that it was lacking the strength in training, he won with the judges scoring 80–72, 80–72 and 79–73 in his favour.

Katie Taylor – Football to Boxing

One of the most successful transition, Irish superstar Katie Taylor’s boxing career was one of the most successful ones.

She was a decent footballer, decent enough to represent her country at senior level for more than eleven occasions. Taylor made her final appearance in the green shirt in 2009. After that, she decided to give her full attention to boxing. It actually proved to be the best decision, she was a better boxer than a decent footballer. She won a gold medal at the London Olympics. Now, she’s on her way to a world title.